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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1924
Page
1
New automobile law in effect introduces a $5 fine for unregistered title transfers within 10 days of sale and allows the treasurer to withhold certification until payment. It mandates dealer light approvals, requires records for rental and repair, and enforces tail lights after sunset. Ownership includes leases of 10+ days.
A list of residents buying Ford touring models and other cars. Names include Wm J Blossy Halfa Adolph Anderson Armstrong G B Newton Estherville J W Oakes Gruettinger Overland coupe A R Espeset Estherville Iowa Falls Electric Co Armstrong Ford 4 Dear Sedan Henry Sorum Armstrong Ford H K Johanson Estherville Ford Martin Oleson Half Ford Touring Ole A Olsen Maple Hill Ford Roadster A G Henderson Estherville Chevrolet Touring L F Whinrich Armstrong Buick Sedan Louis A Reis Halfa Ford Touring Niels J Nielsen Jr Halfa Ford R W Ford Estherville Ford Coupe Harry A Jones Estherville Ford.
Judge DeLand presided a strenuous district court term from November 3 over non jur y matters with many cases resolved or trialed. Two divorces were approved Edith Schmitt vs William J Schmitt and Della Sherfey vs Euella Sherfey. Several mechanics liens and foreclosures were decided for either side. The Kingsted State Bank mortgage foreclosure Vic Nichtern was decided for the plaintiff. Jury trials were to begin this afternoon with numerous cases in process.
Five cars carried twenty eight men and boys to Algona for a first Father and Son gathering. About 175 attended the luncheon. Fred Lovrein and J A Fred spoke on Layman and His Church and Layman and His Denomination. W F Waxford and Judge Hubert Utterback gave talks on youth training and church work. An executive committee from each church was formed and a Swea City meeting was planned for June second Sunday.
Mrs. E H Koop dies Sunday at her Estherville home after months of illness. A respected figure, she leaves three sisters and two brothers, a son who died in infancy, and many relatives. Buried at Oak Hill. funeral at Baptist Church led by Rev W B Huxford. Mrs. Wallace Westbrook honored at a pre funeral shower. other local notices close with a note on a honey and peanut butter spread.
The county board of supervisors canvassed the election returns and found an error of 100 votes in one precinct. Brookhart now has 2069 votes to Stock 1642 in this county. Statewide Brookhart leads by about 626 as other counties report. Recorder race stands 2455 Augtix to 2422 Kennedy with a possible recount.
Near East Relief presents a free moving picture show Thursday evening at the Christian church. The film, shot in Syria Palestine Greece and Southern Russia, depicts relief work saving thousands of children and training them for usefulness. Miss Sedwick explains the pictures, with Miss Helen Mattison directing music. Boy Scouts and Camp Fire girls distribute five hundred letters. Henry Mahlum chairs the local organization with Theo Myhre as treasurer.
The Kastheville Lutheran Church purchased the corner lot east of the J. P. Kirby residence from Mr. Kirby. The church plans to build a new structure on the site in the future.
Estherville will hear the renowned Danish violinist Skovgaard and his wife Alice McClung Skovgaard piano provide a concert at the Presbyterian church on November 25. The artist travels from San Francisco and carries a $13000 Stradivarius, with a long concert career in America. Harmony Club arranged the event and tickets are available through club members.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion sponsors a children's show to be performed Tuesday evening at the M E Church with auditions Sunday at 4 pm. The play Tom Thumb's Wedding will feature Estherville kids aged three to ten, all community children invited to participate. The Sondrol family reports progress on their westward trip via New Mexico and Mrs. Sondrol says she feels much better. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Root of Chicago are also traveling with them. Mr. and Mrs. G C Keating have moved into the Bert Miller home recently vacated by the George Heyman family.
Portland dispatch from editor Frank Davey praising Iowa style loyalty to Coolidge and the Republican ticket. He claims Oregon’s presidential vote will approach 60 000 in a 175 000 turnout and notes GOP control of state offices and boards. Davey expects four years of prosperity and the end of racial and religious prejudice.
A general meeting of the Chamber of Commerce is held this evening at the Gardston Hotel at 7 o'clock. Many matters of interest will be considered including forming a weekly luncheon club within the Chamber.
Vest and wife with daughter plan Tampa winter. he will work as engineer on Atlantic Coast Line Railway from West Tampa. They anticipate income from 1200 bushels of onions from two acres, 300 tons of hay, and note stable conditions in Florida. Elsie Marie Mennen married Frank H. Johnson at Church of Christ with Rev. Olmstead officiating. couple to farm nine miles east of Estherville. Graafs visit Minneapolis. Thompson buys A Lough property.
C Gardner, Des Moines general passenger agent, visited Monday evening on business. Mrs G E Howe displays polychrome work at Johnston Drug store. Verne Noble family weekend visit to Cedar Rapids. Noble father, long time upholsterer foreman, pensioned, family celebration held. Bapt H E Allen, B H Smith and Frank Kirk attended Kansas City semi annual Rock Island officials gathering. Mrs Allen and Miss Mabel Wartchow joined.
Gov Kendall issues customary Thanksgiving proclamation urging prayer and gratitude. Eshelville notes a rainy day, stores close after football game, and Armistice Day observed. Gouvernor asks colors to be displayed and civic worship, with local mentions of injured residents and travel plans.
The Ames Woman's Club met Monday and Tuesday with politics largely settled among members. Fine Arts featured a program at Miss Lucile Peterson's home. Civics shared vacation experiences. Home Economics displayed about twenty five pictures from the Ames Art Shop and practical decoration instruction. Members also noted member travels and local happenings including moves and illnesses. Ivor Clark shot a large chicken hawk last Friday measuring bt inches from tip to top.
Ma says she's glad the election is over with so VIL get back to eatin' my meals regular again. She says my trousers were gettin' too big for me since I got thin talkin' politics an' if the campaign had gone on another week she would'a had to take a six inch tuck in 'em. Ma never could get much het up on my candidacy, anyhow. Next thing Poe got to do is to fix up a shed for my herd of steers before it sets in for a siege o' weather.
C D Tedrow cashier resigns to join Citizen's National Bank in Princeton Ill. after years in Estherville as treasurer and banking leader. His wife Mrs Tedrow will remain. Mrs Selby Broms also resigns as clerk with the bank, to take effect December first. Gertrude Nailor of Ida Grove to fill the position. Broms will focus on home duties.
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